# Monument Valley

> A Quest for Forgiveness

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id728293409](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id728293409)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id728293409`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ustwo games
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (16,654 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.9.744
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-08
- **First published:** 2014-04-03
- **Size:** 324 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/monument-valley/id728293409)
- **Website:** [https://www.monumentvalleygame.com](https://www.monumentvalleygame.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/8222064](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/8222064)

## Description

Monument Valley is a critically acclaimed, award-winning puzzle adventure that invites players to explore surreal architecture and optical illusions. Guide Ida through mysterious monuments, uncover hidden paths, and outsmart the enigmatic Crow People in a world that is as beautiful as it is mysterious.

Features include minimalist, hand-crafted design, twist-and-drag puzzles, a responsive soundscape, and iCloud sync across devices. The game also offers Forgotten Shores chapters and a fully animated iMessage sticker pack for iOS, enhancing Ida's dreamlike journey.

## Rankings

- #12,917 — Overall
- #6 — Puzzle (Paid)
- #7 — Adventure (Paid)
- #5 — Spectacular Soundtracks

## Review summary

Monument Valley is celebrated for its visuals, music, relaxing puzzles, and enduring appeal, often cited as one of the best puzzle games and a premium, ad-free experience. Recurrent drawbacks include criticisms of the creator's business model and pricing, plus reported bugs and the sense of limited content for the cost. Overall, the core experience is highly regarded, but monetization and stability concerns recur across reviews.

### Pros

- Stunning visuals/design and art direction
- Relaxing, calming experience with great music
- Engaging puzzle gameplay with optical illusion mechanics
- No ads and offline play
- Timeless/nostalgic quality; highly valued as a classic puzzle game

### Cons

- Negative perception of the developer's monetization/business model
- Technical bugs and progression issues (chapter freezes, pass problems)
- Perceived short length and limited content for the price
- Pricing concerns and subscription-like models vs one-time payment

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